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The Bouncing Ball

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Students investigate potential energy. In this potential energy lesson, students do an experiment with a bouncing ball. Students mark how high the ball bounces when it is dropped and record their results. Students discuss potential energy, elasticity and if different surfaces would give a different result.

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potential energy, energy, height, measurement

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height, potential energy, transformation of energy, science
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Resource Details

Grade
K - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2003

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